Patriots tee off on Aaron Rodgers, hapless Steelers offense to bounce back from Week 1 loss
For the second time in two 2026 games, Drake Maye wasn’t great. On Sunday, he didn’t need to be. New England’s defense teed off on Aaron Rodgers and an impotent Pittsburgh Steelers offense for a 20-3 Patriots win.
On Sunday, the New England Patriots handed a significant blow to Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning 20-3 and bouncing back from their Week 1 loss. New England's defense targeted Rodgers heavily, forcing two critical fumbles that led to a 36-yard loss and a 19-yard touchdown, extending the Patriots' lead to 20-3. When Rodgers managed to avoid turnovers, he faced consistent pressure, completing just 23 of 39 passes for 187 yards (4.8 yards per attempt) and recording a pair of sacks.
Pittsburgh's offense managed a paltry 235 yards on 3.5 yards per play, failing to mount a significant offensive challenge. The Patriots capitalized on their early lead with a 39-yard touchdown run from TreVeyon Henderson in his first game of the season, following his recovery from an ankle injury.
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